For some people, the thought of couples counselling is an admission of failure and is filled with shameful stigma. However, couples therapy is actually a sign of strength in a relationship, where partners are willing to go on a journey into the unconscious of their relationship so that they can set it on the right…
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Do you work in a helping profession or vocation and offer assistance to people who are often distressed or talk about traumatic experiences? Maybe you work in health care, social services, as a police officer, firefighter, teacher, attorney, clergy, national or international emergency support or volunteer? Keep reading to learn about the effects of vicarious…
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For a lot of couples, the thought of having an outsider come into their relationship to assess problems and intervene can be daunting. But it is often the case that having another, professional opinion is exactly what is needed to bring clarity and provide a fresh perspective on issues that we feel stuck on. Keep…
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Exercise is a word that for some lights them up and inspires them and for others it can sound like nails on a chalk board. What if we were to replace the word ‘exercise’ with the words ‘mood booster’? You’ve heard it before; exercise can stimulate endorphins and dopamine in the brain contributing to a…
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Origin Narcissus, from Greek mythology, fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and eventually died of a longing that his image could never satisfy. It is from this legend that the word Narcissism came about, which relates to narcissistic personality disorder. Definition The term “narcissistic” refers to people whose self-esteem…
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As one of our fundamental biological processes, sleep is essential to maintain our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Sleep hygiene encompasses a range of behaviours, habits and routines that collectively promote better sleep. Research demonstrates that adhering to good sleep hygiene practices by establishing healthy routines throughout the day improves both the quality…
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What is breathwork? Breathwork has recently become a hot topic in the wellness community. You’ve heard it before, “slow down… take a breath,” or “breathe and then respond.” The power of the breath lies within each of us and is often forgotten as we run from activity to activity throughout the day without thinking once about taking a moment to connect…
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What is it? Social anxiety is something most of us will experience from time to time, be it at a party where we don’t know many people or when having to give a presentation to a room full of people. But for people with social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, it can…
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What is it? Agoraphobia is translated from Greek literally as “fear of the marketplace”. It is a type of anxiety disorder, described as the fear of being stuck in places or situations that would be embarrassing, or difficult to escape from or the fear of being in a place or situation where it would be…
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed, faced a mid-life crises, or wondered how you could improve your relationships with your family, peers or partners? Why see a psychologist? We often have this misconception that we should only see a psychologist if we face a mental health concern. However, that is not true. In fact, humans often…
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